Masha Zhdanova

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Masha Zhdanova writes about comics for Publisher's Weekly, WWAC, and Shelfdust, and has also written for TCJ and Polygon in addition to The Beat. She is a part-time editor at the Anime Herald and the manga reviews editor at WWAC. In her spare time, she also writes fiction and makes comics herself.

KATSEYE’s Lara comes out as queer in Weverse post

Hayame Kawachi - March 25, 2025

KATSEYE’s Lara comes out as queer on Weverse, sparking celebration among fans and breaking new ground in K-pop.

TO BE HERO X drops April 6 premiere and main PV

Hilary Leung - March 24, 2025

"To Be Hero X," the donghua that captivated fans with its use of 2D and 3D animation, drops on April 6 with Crunchyroll streaming.

UNDER THE OAK TREE season 4 finale sneak peek + exclusive GEM giveaway

Hilary Leung - March 22, 2025

"Under the Oak Tree," S4 finale arrives on March 22! Get ready for heart-pounding drama and a cliffhanger fans won’t forget.

Magic From The Margins: LOVESPELLS is a slow burn lesbian romance that will surely charm you

Tonya Pennington - March 21, 2025

In Magic From The Margins, Latonya “Penn” Pennington explores sci-fi fantasy webtoons and Tapas comics by marginalized creators. For the tenth entry, they’re checking out Lovespells. Lovespells Creator:...

Review: HELENA AND MR. BIG BAD WOLF, Vol. 1 delivers an emotional gut punch with heartfelt storytelling

Hayame Kawachi - March 20, 2025

"Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf" is a touching manhua about loss, resilience, and healing with stunning artwork.

Seven Seas licenses danmei & BL manhwa, including PAINTER OF THE NIGHT

Hilary Leung - March 19, 2025

Seven Seas announced the license acquisitions of four BL series including one danmei.